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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning have enabled humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these exciting new open education ventures. Students want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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